Korean Etiquette and Life Events Vocabulary

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers Korean social etiquette, various prohibitions, and common life milestones and verbs from the lecture notes (Units 14 and 15).

반말을 하다

To speak informally or use non-honorific language.

이름을 부르다

To call someone by their name.

높임말(존댓말) 하다

To use honorific or polite language (typically for those in higher positions).

다리를 꼬고 앉다

To sit with one's legs crossed.

고개를 돌리고 마시다

To turn one's head or body away while drinking.

고개를 숙여서 인사하다

To greet someone by bowing the head or upper body.

금연

No smoking; smoking is prohibited.

주차 금지

No parking; parking is prohibited.

사진 촬영 금지

Photography prohibited; no taking pictures.

음식물 반입 금지

No food allowed; food entry is prohibited.

휴대전화 사용 금지

Mobile phone use is prohibited.

실수하다

To make a mistake.

할인

A discount.

제도

A system.

머리를 감다

To wash one's hair.

참다

To endure, bear, or be patient.

사랑에 빠지다

To fall in love.

졸업하다

To graduate.

취직하다

To get a job or enter the workforce.

결혼하다

To get married.

죽다

To die.

발전하다

To develop or progress.

칭찬하다

To praise or compliment.

야단(을) 맞다

To be scolded.

시끄럽다

To be noisy or loud.

바람이 통하다

To be well-ventilated or have wind passing through.

별일 없다

Nothing special; no big deal.